Windows 2012 R2 server reverted the updates

Hello,

I patched a 2012 R2 server and it reverted the updates and did not install any of them (there were 14).  I now have 17 updates (total) to install on this server but the server will not install them and it says "No Updates are Available".  I tried to stop the windows update service on the server, renamed the SoftwareDistribution folder and restarted the windows update service,  then tried to check for updates on the server again and there is no change.  

I saw a post to do this: 

The easiest way to clear out the WSUS configuration information is to wipe out this registry key:  <tt>HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate</tt>

<tt>I'm a newbie .. is this a valid option to try?  Please advise.  </tt>

<tt>Thanks for any help!  </tt>